2025 Summer Railroad Conference

July 13-15, 2025
Madden’s Resort – Brainerd, MN

After getting rave reviews from our 2024 attendees, we are delighted to announce that the Midwest Short Line & Regional Railroads Summer Conference will be returning to Madden’s on Gull Lake in 2025. Get ready to join us for another fantastic event bringing together railroad professionals, industry partners, and regulators to discuss the current state and future of rail transportation in Minnesota.

The conference will again feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions covering a wide range of topics. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, share their experiences and insights, and learn from industry experts.

We look forward to seeing you July 13-15!

Room Reservations

You may reserve your room by calling Madden’s at 1 (800)-233-2034 and mentioning that you are a part of the MRRA group.

Agenda

This year’s conference will focus on freight moving from “Backyards to Global Borders.” Come learn about connections to and from your local communities to how tariff and trade discussions are impacting commodity movements and markets. A draft agenda is available here.